When ‘Moti’ And Unmarriageable Is All That You Are In South Asian Culture
The importance that South Asian culture places on marriage as an "achievement" for women convinced me that being Moti meant I was unworthy of being loved and desired. By Zahra Haider CW: Fatphobia, weight, misogyny, self-harm, disordered eating Shaadi and Moti are two
We Shouldn’t Have To Say This: Breasts, Areolae, and Nipples Vary In Appearance
It’s critical that we call out and interrogate the misogynoir at the forefront of people’s reactions to Cardi B’s breasts. By Sherronda J. Brown and Lara Witt We really shouldn’t have to even say this, but it’s a fact that breasts, nipples,
How Do You Treat An Eating Disorder So Few Know About?
There are no clear answers for ARFID. And many nationally-recognized facilities don't have a dedicated curriculum for this disorder. CN/TW: this essay discusses Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and eating disorders. By Ariana Drew Torres When I talk about my eating disorder, I
Not All Fat Black Boys Know How To Eat
Fat Black boys are failed by their doctors, failed by nutritionists, failed by a society that doesn't see us as deserving of treatment and therapy. CW: mentions of eating disorders, medical discrimination, ob*sity, and more. I vividly remember multiple visits to my
Celebrating Adele’s Weight “Loss” Promotes Fatphobia and Misogyny
It is necessary for us to seriously assess and wrestle with why we see Adele’s weight loss as inherently good. TW/CW: This article discusses weight change, dieting, eating disorders, and fatphobia. Adele “lost” (more) weight. I say “more” because when she revealed